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Three twitch baits that lure uncommitted trout

Below the surface twitch baits provide the perfect hybrid capability for those finicky spring topwater trout. […]

Turkey Cordon Bleu (almost)

Put that wild gobbler’s breast to work in a big, delicious way with this turkey recipe. […]

Buzzing, cranking, pitching to April bass at Bay Springs

The bass will be very shallow at 9-mile long Bay Springs Lake in April and now is the perfect time to catch them. […]

Effects of turbidity on young crappie

Understanding the effects of environmental conditions on young crappie is especially important because abundance of crappie year-classes varies widely over time. […]

Mississippi approaching peak of turkey season

The very best of prime time Mississippi turkey hunting is almost here. If you’ve hoarded vacation time, it’s time to schedule it and get out in the woods. It’s time hunt and hunt hard ‘til the end. […]

No fooling for April Fool’s Day

Lori Kennedy of Crystal Springs killed two gobblers, one being a huge double-bearded tom, on her first two turkey hunts ever. […]

What is fisheries induced evolution?

That fishing may be changing populations has long been known in commercial fisheries, but recent research suggests that recreational fishing can also change populations. […]
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March bassing at Bogue Homa
Try three baits for March bass

Every slab crappie was small once. Effects of environmental conditions on growth and survival of young fish determines future fishing.

Effects of turbidity on young crappie

Understanding the effects of environmental conditions on young crappie is especially important because abundance of crappie year-classes varies widely over time. […]

Pressure’s on I-55 crappie corridor

Crappie fishing at Barnett Reservoir is likely to be less affected by flooding this spring as are other bodies of water across the Magnolia State. […]

Flooding in the Delta and northern Mississippi might cause fishermen to change tactics and locations for spawning slabs this spring.

Delta lakes’ flooding likely to impact crappie fishing

A lot of Mississippi crappie fishermen could have some anxious moments this spring due to flooding in the Delta from the Mississippi River and its backwaters caused by heavy rainfall north of the state. […]

Capt. Todd Vick shares tips on using tandem rigs for crappie.

Catching crappie two at a time on tandem rigs

Check out these tips from Capt. Todd Vick of Fishin’ Freshwater Charters to catch more crappie using tandem rigs. […]

VIDEO – How to catch crappie in thick grass beds

For many anglers, fishing for crappie is an open water game. And whether they look for deep holes or shallow water with sunken brushpiles or stumps, you’ll find many anglers watching their electronics closely for any sign of fish or submerged debris that could be hiding the fish. It’s a great way to put crappie in the boat, but it’s not the only way. […]

Tailor your D-I-Y tackle to fit your needs

Making your own fishing tackle can be a rewarding hobby, while at the same time allowing the crappie angler to tailor his baits to what the fish want or to better catch fish.

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